I replaced the actuators and the doors still seem to be seized. What else may be causing this?
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Frozen Door Locks
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1.) Are the locks difficult to operate with a key? If so, a healthy shot of WD40 through the soda straw the comes with the can is a good place to start. Spraying the whole door lock mechanism with WD40 is also a recommended thing to do.
2.) Are you using new replacement actuators or used actuators?
3.) Do the door lock actuators work OK when they are not connected to the door locks? If not, then you have an electrical problem. Disconnect the actuators and use a test light across the contacts in the actuator wiring connector. Toggle the door lock switches each way and make sure the test light works both ways.
2.) Are you using new replacement actuators or used actuators?
3.) Do the door lock actuators work OK when they are not connected to the door locks? If not, then you have an electrical problem. Disconnect the actuators and use a test light across the contacts in the actuator wiring connector. Toggle the door lock switches each way and make sure the test light works both ways.
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There are several things that can cause your symptoms. I think he's got them all covered.
Thanks, I was looking for his old write up, but it's been removed.
They are both hard to turn with the key and hard to push down by hand.
New replacement
I never tested them before installing, (silly me) but I can hear clicking when trying to operate them. Same for when I try to use the factory keyless entry.
I have recently discovered that WD-40 makes a Lithium spray and a Silicon spray.
The silicon spray stays put better than regular WD-40 and is not petroleum based so will not harm seals, coatings, and surfaces.
The silicon spray stays put better than regular WD-40 and is not petroleum based so will not harm seals, coatings, and surfaces.
Thanks for the help guys. I got the passenger side is working well. The drivers side is being a bitch though.
larrym1961
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I had my drivers side lock not work with a key for years, even after a new door lock actuator, spraying the lock with WD40, Lock Houdini, Lock Ease, ECT. So I replaced the door locks with new locks and works like a charm now. It is nice to be able to unlock the drivers side door with a key once again.
Even after I took the old drivers side door lock out of the door and tried to turn the lock with the key it would not turn so evidently the lock itself went bad over time.
Even after I took the old drivers side door lock out of the door and tried to turn the lock with the key it would not turn so evidently the lock itself went bad over time.
Well, the key turns well now that the lock itself has been lubed. The mechanism is still tight.
